Senior Technical Leader, Senior Vehicle Operations Manager

John F. Kennedy Space Center • Kennedy Space Center, FL • 5h ago

Summary The Senior Vehicle Operations Manager (SVOM) reports to the Manager, Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program and directly impacts processes, decisions, and implementation policies that span across the Artemis Enterprise and EGS Program, benefit Agency capabilities, and impact critical operations and unique, multibillion dollar assets. Responsibilities As NASA's human exploration Artemis missions progress through design, development, verification and validation, and into operations, the SVOM leads the planning team, processing team, procedure development, and integrated testing events to execute nominal and contingency operations. The SVOM: Is responsible for the overall management, planning, integration, and execution of all operational processing activities required for readiness of human exploration mission systems, such as the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) launch vehicle, and supporting ground systems. Manages the planning, directing, coordination, integration, and scheduling of operations for current and future exploration missions and represents EGS to program managers, other Centers, other Government agencies, and contractors in support of both near- and long-term launch schedules and milestones. Formulates the procedures and processes for integration and test of flight and ground systems to prepare for the launch operations of human-rated exploration missions. Collaborates with other Artemis programs and EGS Program elements to develop policies and management procedures to accomplish Program/Mission objectives for safe human space flight. Works with Artemis Enterprise program leadership, including exploration and commercial partners, civil service employees, and contractor personnel to ensure integration of technical and schedule development as well as implications for assigned tasks and products generated. Leads the flight hardware processing flow for the EGS Program and Artemis Enterprise; sets direction and leads the planning and execution of processes and schedules for all aspects of Artemis ground operations activities. Plans all operational ground processing activities including planned tests and integration of hardware elements and development of the products required to execute the operation. Leads across multiple Artemis flight system-provider programs to plan and execute operational and technical activities using resources from KSC institutional organizations and flight hardware development Centers, to assure the requirements, limited operational life item requirements, Certification of Flight Readiness, and other operational processes are executed effectively and efficiently. Integrates planning for processing and launch training activities as well as the integration, scheduling, and oversight of implementation of flight hardware test, checkout, vehicle assessment, and launch processing preparedness leading disciplined teams of civil service and contractor personnel. Establishes resources, schedule, and technical requirements while overseeing overall performance to meet these requirements. Provides technical guidance for the overall work effort associated with the vehicle flow and renders authoritative decisions on operations and processing matters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with at least 1 year of directly related experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in program/project management that includes leading a disciplined team in the areas of engineering, safety, human health and performance, and human-rated space flight operations to make critical mission and programmatic decisions on technical enhancement and certification of operational ground processing activities and flight hardware processing. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the position. NASA strictly prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tools to draft application or assessment responses. For more information, please refer to NASA's guidance: https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must also address each of the Senior Level (SL) Evaluation Criteria listed below. Failure to address these criteria will result in your application being rated ineligible. For the full definition of the SL Evaluation Criteria please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/executiveleadership/#SL-Evaluation-Criteria. Please include your full name on all documents submitted. SL EVALUATION CRITERIA: 1. Technical Excellence and Contributions Experience/Accomplishments Technical and Strategic Problem Solving Information Transfer 2. Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills Education A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here. Additional Information

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